Miele F 12010 S, Operating And Installation Instructions

Page 1: ...lation instructions Freezer F 12010 S F 12011 S To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time M Nr 07 297 121 en GB ...

Page 2: ...food 16 Maximum freezing capacity 16 Freezing fresh food 16 Storing frozen food 16 Home freezing 17 Hints on home freezing 17 Packing 17 Before placing food in the freezer 18 Placing food in the freezer 18 Freezing large items 18 Defrosting 18 Ice cubes 19 Cooling drinks 19 Defrosting 20 Cleaning and care 22 Cleaning the outer casing the interior and accessories 22 Ventilation gaps 22 Door seal 22...

Page 3: ...Installation 29 Location 29 Climate range 29 Ventilation 30 Installation 30 Aligning the appliance 30 Appliance dimensions 31 Changing the door hinging 32 Changing over the door handle 33 Contents ...

Page 4: ...eration indicator light bAlarm indicator light aFreezer drawers number of drawers will depend on model cSuper freeze button with indicator light dOn Off and temperature selector dial Guide to the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ...otentially hazardous to human health and to the environment They are however essential for the correct functioning of your appliance Please do not therefore dispose of it with your household waste Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection recycling centre or contact your dealer for advice Ensure that it presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal Take care no...

Page 6: ...used as a domestic appliance to store deep frozen food to freeze fresh food and to prepare ice Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation of the appliance This appliance is not intended for use by people with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experi...

Page 7: ...oid open flames and anything which creates a spark disconnect from the mains air the room in which the appliance is located for several minutes and contact the Service Department for advice The more coolant there is in an appliance the larger the room it should be installed in In the event of a leakage if the appliance is in a small room there is the danger of combustible gases building up For eve...

Page 8: ...ersons could be dangerous The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work While the appliance is under guarantee repairs should only be undertaken by a service technician authorised by the manufacturer Otherwise the guarantee will be invalidated The appliance must be isolated from the electricity supply during installation maintenance and repair work Faulty components must only be rep...

Page 9: ...iance or any products containing propellants e g spray cans Thermostats switching on may produce sparks which could present a fire hazard Flammable compounds could explode Do not operate any electrical equipment e g an electric ice cream maker inside the appliance Danger of sparking and explosion Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or liquids which could freeze in the freezer...

Page 10: ...rts or which could cause a build up of gases and pose a danger to health Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to defrost or clean this appliance Steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit Disposal of your old appliance Before disposing of an old appliance first make the door latch or lock unusable This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking themselves i...

Page 11: ...gerator section 4 to 5 C PerfectFresh zone just above 0 C Freezer section 18 C Wine storage section 10 to 12 C Use Drawers shelves and racks arranged as they were when the appliance was delivered Only open the door when necessary and for as short a time as possible Frequent opening of the door for long periods will cause a loss of coldness Store food in an organised way Searching for an item will ...

Page 12: ... it This will ensure that the temperature is sufficiently low Switching off Using a coin turn the On Off Temperature dial in an anti clockwise direction back to the 0 position All indicator lights go out and the cooling process is switched off Switching off for longer periods of time If the appliance is not going to be used for a longer period of time e g whilst on holiday switch the appliance off...

Page 13: ...res achieved when cooking destroy most micro organisms The temperature in the appliance will rise the more often the door is opened and the longer it is kept open if too much food is stored in it at once the warmer the food is which is being put into it the higher the ambient temperature surrounding the appliance The appliance is designed for use in specific ambient temperatures climate ranges Do ...

Page 14: ...es as too warm The alarm indicator light will come on when the freezer is switched on if the lid has been left open for a while e g in order to load to re arrange or to take food out when freezing large amounts of food at once if there has been a lengthy interruption to the power supply The alarm indicator light goes out when the temperature which has been set is reached Activating the alarm syste...

Page 15: ...he Super freeze function should be switched on 24 hours beforehand Press the Super freeze button the Super freeze indicator light will come on The appliance works at full power to lower the temperature in the freezer Switching off Super freeze The Super freeze function will switch off automatically after approx 65 hours The indicator light goes out and the appliance continues running at normal pow...

Page 16: ...moisture You can tell if this has happened by the amount of liquid around the food If food is frozen quickly the cells have less time to lose moisture so they shrink less As there is not so much moisture it is easier for the food to reabsorb it during the defrosting process and very little water collects around the defrosted food Storing frozen food When buying frozen food to store in your freezer...

Page 17: ...ets or rolled meat from freezing together in solid blocks when packed separate with a sheet of plastic freezer film Do not season fresh foods or blanched vegetables before freezing Only season cooked food lightly before freezing but care should be taken as the taste of some spices alters when frozen Do not place hot food or drinks in the freezer This causes already frozen food to thaw and increase...

Page 18: ...t with fresh food being frozen as this could cause the frozen food to begin to defrost Freezing large items To freeze a large item such as a turkey or joint of meat the glass cold plates between the freezer drawers can be removed To do this Remove the freezer drawers and carefully slide out the glass cold plate you wish to remove Defrosting Frozen food can be defrosted in different ways in a micro...

Page 19: ...ers full with water and place it in the bottom of one of the drawers Once frozen use a blunt instrument for example a spoon handle to remove the ice tray from the freezer Ice cubes can be removed easily from the tray by twisting the tray gently or by holding it under cold running water for a short while Cooling drinks When cooling drinks quickly make sure bottles are not left in the freezer for mo...

Page 20: ...ool place until the freezer is ready for use again Remove all the freezer drawers and glass cold plates from the freezer To defrost Carry out the defrosting procedure as quickly as possible if food has not been placed in another freezer The longer the food is left out at room temperature the faster it defrosts Switch the appliance off Disconnect it from the mains Switch off at the wall and withdra...

Page 21: ... then dry it thoroughly Close the appliance door insert the plug in the socket and switch the appliance back on Switch on the Super freeze function so that the freezer can cool down quickly The indicator light will come on Once the temperature in the freezer is sufficiently low place the food back in the freezer drawers and put them back in the freezer Switch off the Super freeze function when the...

Page 22: ...ner oven sprays glass cleaning agents hard abrasive sponges and brushes e g pot scourers melamine eraser blocks sharp metal scrapers Before cleaning Switch the appliance off Switch off at the wall and withdraw the plug from the socket or disconnect the mains fuse or remove the screw out fuse in countries where this is applicable Take any frozen food out of the appliance and store it in a cool plac...

Page 23: ...liance When cleaning the grille make sure that the pipework and other components do not get broken or damaged in any way After cleaning Close the appliance door insert the plug in the socket and switch the appliance back on Switch on the Super freeze function so that the appliance can cool down quickly Once the temperature in the freezer has reached the required temperature place the food back in ...

Page 24: ...ing the door from opening Wait a few minutes and then try again It should now open without force the temperature is too low Turn the temperature selector to a setting closer to 0 The Super freeze function has not been switched off The indicator light is still on the appliance is switching in too frequently and for too long Check whether the ventilation gaps have been covered over or become too dus...

Page 25: ...there is a thick layer of ice in the freezer Check whether the door closes properly Defrost and then clean the freezer Too thick a layer of ice reduces efficiency and increases energy consumption If you still cannot remedy the fault having followed these suggestions please contact the Miele Service Department To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature it is advisable not to open the door while wai...

Page 26: ... appliance expands Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the system is unavoidable Noises that you can easily rectify What causes them and what can you do about them Rattling vibrating The appliance is uneven Realign the appliance using a spirit level by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the appliance The appliance is touching another appliance or pie...

Page 27: ... that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded for training purposes N B A call out charge will be applied for service visits where the problem could have been resolved as described in these instructions Guarantee For information on the appliance guarantee specific to your country please contact Miele See back cover for contact details In the U K your appliance is guaranteed for 2 years from ...

Page 28: ...the inverter of an autonomous power supply e g a solar power system When switching the appliance on a surge in power could trigger the safety cut out mechanism This could damage the electronic unit The appliance must not be used with so called energy saving devices These reduce the energy supply to the appliance which could then become too warm Using such devices could alter the specification of t...

Page 29: ...ds of high humidity some condensation may appear on outside surfaces of cooling appliances This condensation will disappear when humidity levels drop For prevention it is advisable to install the appliance with sufficient ventilation in a dry and or an air conditioned room Please ensure that doors are closing and sealing properly Please ensure that the appliance is installed in accordance with the...

Page 30: ...ay They should be dusted on a regular basis Installation Remove the cable clip from the back of the appliance Check that all parts at the back of the appliance are unhindered Carefully remove any hindrance Carefully push the appliance into position with the back of the freezer against the wall Aligning the appliance To align the appliance adjust the feet using the spanner supplied Installation 30 ...

Page 31: ...Appliance dimensions A B C F 12010 S 850 mm 555 mm 624 mm F 12011 S 850 mm 554 mm 623 mm Installation 31 ...

Page 32: ...plied to unscrew and refit the hinge pin Remove cover c and use it to cover the now empty holes on the opposite side Use the spanner supplied to unscrew upper hinge pin d and refit it on the other side Take care not to lose the washer Fit the appliance door from below onto upper hinge pin d and then close the appliance door Screw hinge bracket a into the lower door bearing Use the long slots in th...

Page 33: ...ve cover c Be careful not to let the tool slip causing damage to the appliance Loosen screws e on the handle side and in the middle and remove handle f Turn the handle 180 and fit to the opposite side First screw it at the side and then in the middle g In the same way replace cover a and stoppers b on the opposite side Replace centre cover c by clipping it in first on the left and then on the righ...

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